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Original Job Post

SpaceX · 4 days ago

Sr. Process Engineer (Starship)

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Own the design, build, and integration of high rate/low-cost production systems for the heat shield tile manufacturing process

Develop material manufacturing systems utilizing in-depth knowledge of industrial mechanical and fluid systems

Utilize and acquire knowledge of chemistry, materials science, and automation controls to ensure successful delivery of processes to production

Model industrial mechanical assemblies, fluids routing, and facility design using CAD software

Create and release detailed manufacturing drawings, schematics, and work instructions for build and fabrication

Specify and down select components, such as sensors, valves, pumps, piping, and tanks, and provide detailed specifications for their purchase

Act as technical point of contact for equipment/system vendors ensuring deliverables meet system requirements and delivery schedule is met

Own and drive system integration and activation schedules meeting tight deadlines

Ability to work in the field, alongside and leading skilled technician teams or contractors

Write procedures for system activation, manufacturing operations, and preventative maintenance

Support design, methodology, and implementation of control systems for heat shield material production by working closely with the automation and controls team

Deliver innovative solutions to assigned areas of ownership under minimal supervision or direction

Qualification

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IntegrationManufacturing ProcessesAerospace IntegrationMechanical SystemsHazardous Equipment DesignIndustrial Production Systems ActivationCAD Software Siemens NXCAD Software SOLIDWORKSPiping SchematicsSQLIndustrial Control SystemsTechnical TranslationAir Force Background CheckProblem-SolvingCommunicationFlexibility

Required

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or manufacturing engineering

5+ years of experience working with integration/design/build in aerospace, industrial, chemical, or material manufacturing processes

Preferred

7+ years of experience working integration/design/build in aerospace, industrial, chemical, or material manufacturing processes

Hands-on experience working with fluid or mechanical systems in a professional setting

Demonstrated expertise in the design, build, and operation of hazardous processing equipment

Demonstrated expertise in activating and commissioning industrial production systems

Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software

Experience drafting and updating piping and instrumentation schematics

Experience using SQL or other similar database systems

Familiarity with industrial control systems (such as PLCs)

Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences

Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary

50-hour work weeks are typical, and may vary depending on site operational needs, flexibility is required

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position